Jennifer Alford (geography and environmental studies) is the 2024-25 Golden Apple Award recipient; Thomas Chapman (cybersecurity) discussed credit card security; Justin Schneider (nursing) was interviewed about the Nursing Peer Mentoring Program; and Jonathan Dubois (anthropology adjunct) was interviewed about hawk symbolism.
CSUSB student Maurice Cruz is the recipient of the 2025 National Undergraduate Scholar Award from the American Kinesiology Association. This prestigious award honors exceptional academic achievement, leadership and a commitment to advancing the field of kinesiology and related disciplines.
Student volunteers with CSUSB’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepared more than 200 tax returns this season for underserved individuals and families, securing more than $227,000 in refunds and critical tax credits for the community.
The students, representing the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Vanuatu, brought home a Distinguished Delegation Award, making it 33 years the program has been honored with either an Outstanding Delegation or Distinguished Delegation award, the top recognitions bestowed by the National Model United Nations Conference.
The tour offered students from CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the resort's dynamic operations while creating opportunities to network with over 40 professionals across various departments.
Matthew Markin was honored with the Charlie Nutt Award for Promoting and Supporting International Collaboration in Academic Advising, which recognizes an individual who made has made exceptional efforts to promote international exchange and/or cooperation between academic advisors and others in similar roles.
Josue Martinez, a senior biology major, is not only driven by his curiosity about the world around him, but also his desire for improvement, love of research and the freedom of testing new ideas, two of his professors say.
The agreement aims to support innovation and job growth in the Inland Empire. The partnership will offer students more opportunities for internships, research and hands-on learning.
Taking place at the university’s Center for Global Innovation, the day-long conference panel sessions included scholars from institutional and community-based organizations, as well as poster presentations and information tables for community groups and services.
CSUSB student Luis Trujillo was one of only six formerly incarcerated students nationwide selected to participate in a prestigious research residency at Yale University. Trujillo’s story highlights the transformative power of higher education, re-entry support programs, and mentorship in students’ lives.
With more than 240 peer-reviewed publications and mentorship of over 80 doctoral students, Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, is widely recognized as a prolific scholar and academic leader.
The Excellence Award is given to University at Albany alumni and university friends who have brought distinction to the university through their achievements and service. Morales was formally honored at the University at Albany Excellence Awards Gala on April 26.